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OLED display give Ronin users more control than ever before. The Thumb Controller communicates with the Ronin-M via a preinstalled internal receiver. An external receiver is needed when the Thumb Controller is used with the Ronin.
[5] Micro-USB Port For charging the Thumb Controller and upgrading its firmware [6] Override Button Allow the Thumb Controller to reactivated and updated following a failure update process External Receiver (For Ronin Only) [1] CAN Port Connects the receiver to the...
2. Press the Ronin-M’s Bind Button (shown below) one time. The LED indicator on the Ronin-M will rapidly blink green. 3. Turn on the Thumb Controller. If the LED indicator on the Ronin-M and the LED indicator on the Thumb Controller both glow solid green, they have been successfully connected.
Thumb Controller Description LED Indicator Status The Thumb Controller is being Solid Red — updated The Thumb Controller is not connected Blinking Red to the receiver The Thumb Controller is connected to Solid Green — the receiver Blinking Green The update process is complete...
Using the Thumb Controller To enter the Main Menu, press and hold the center of the pressure- sensitive stick. ST Off Mode ST On Auto Center Fast Normal Function Up/Down Roll Slow Tilt None Channel Roll Left/Right Tilt None Gimbal Setting...
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Thumb Controller Menu Mode ST Off SmoothTrack is off. The Thumb Controller is free to control the pan axis. The gimbal will stop and hold the last position determined by the pan axis control stick, without applying SmoothTrack. ST On SmoothTrack is on.
Function The Function tab allows you to select the SmoothTrack speed. There are 3 possible speeds: Fast, Normal, and Slow. The value of each speed can be adjusted in the DJI Assistant app or the PC/ MAC Assistant. Gimbal Settings...
This process should take approximately 20 seconds to complete. The gimbal cannot be controlled by the Thumb Controller or the remote controller during calibration. Do not touch or move the gimbal during either process.
DJI Assistant App Tuning You can adjust various parameters in the DJI Assistant app. Turn on the Thumb Controller and the gimbal, then launch the DJI Assistant app. You can adjust the control speeds in the Wizard menu. To meet your specific requirements, you can also access advanced functions through the Assistant app. In the Control Menu, you can adjust the Deadband, Maximum Speed, Smoothing, and Controller Priority.
There is no need to adjust the settings in both. The DJI Assistant app and the PC/MAC Assistant program cannot be connected to the Thumb Controller at the same time. If you are running the Assistant app on your mobile device, be sure to disconnect the Micro-USB cable before using the Assistant on a PC/MAC.
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If the Thumb Controller fails to update, follow the steps below: 1. Press and hold the override button. 2. Use the USB cable to connect the Thumb Controller to the computer. 3. Now, release the override button and wait for the connection to be established.
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CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS Hereby, SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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CAN port with a 4-Pin Cable)or DC 5V (powered by PC through USB port) RONIN is powered by intelligent battery, the battery capacity is 3400mAh, voltage is 14.8VDC, charge the intelligent battery only with DJI approved chargers with the battery moving off from ronion.
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